Free food during Drop In. See “Activities” for other events, workshops, and activities not listed as regular above. All regular activities are free and held at 9806 Willow Street, unless stated otherwise.

Have you or someone you care for been diagnosed with chronic pain? Your neighbours at the Cowichan Neighbourhood House (CNHA) are pleased to host the Chronic Pain Self-Management Program by Self-Management BC — a partnership between the University of Victoria and the BC Ministry of Health.

The Chronic Pain Self-Management Program is a free program to help people living with chronic pain and their caregivers to better manage symptoms and daily activities. It is led by two trained leaders who deliver a 2 ½ hour workshop once a week for 6 consecutive weeks.

The program is free of charge and includes free lunches and snacks, provided by the CNHA, plus all materials provided by UVic and the Ministry of Health, including the “Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Pain” companion book, “Moving Easy” CD, personal medical information booklets, and a number of other Ministry of Health approved items.

WHEN: every Wednesday for 6 weeks starting February 24, 2016 from 1 to 3pm and finishes March 30.

REGISTER: Spaces are limited. Please register onlineon the BC Self-Management page (click “Register Now” icon near the bottom of the page) or call toll free at 1-866-902-3767. If you need help registering online, feel free to come into the CNHA.